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Health Sports Basics

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:2.00
Study Course Accepted:20.02.2020 14:19:11
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_115LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:3.00ECTS:4.50
Branch of Science:Sports Science; Sport PedagogyTarget Audience:Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Voldemārs Arnis
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Sports and Nutrition
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Rīga, Cigoriņu iela 3, spkatrsu[pnkts]lv, spkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)10Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures20
Classes (count)3Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes6
Total Contact Hours26
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)10Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures20
Classes (count)3Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes6
Total Contact Hours26
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, sports physiology, sports biochemistry.
Objective:
To learn how to use physical exercise to increase physical fitness, strengthen health and prevent various illnesses in people of different ages and physical abilities.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Sport, physical activity and health. The role of healthy lifestyle and exercise in maintaining and strengthening health. Latest scientific research and tendencies.Lectures1.00auditorium
2A brief historical overview and development of health sports. Characteristics of human physical activity and the development of health sports in the 21st century. Development of health sports in Latvia.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Exercises used in health sports, their general characteristics and application. Aerobic exercises, their general characteristics. Specificity of different aerobic exercises.Lectures1.00auditorium
4The amount of optimal aerobic exercise for health sports activities. Optimal aerobic exercise intensity for health sports.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Strength exercises, their application and impact on the human body. Strength training methodology basics.Lectures1.00auditorium
6General development exercises, their application and impact on the human body. General characteristics, main advantages and disadvantages of group activities.Lectures1.00auditorium
7Basic principles of health promoting training, their application in health sports classes.Lectures1.00auditorium
8Specificity of physical activities of children, adolescents and young people. Peculiarities of physical activity for seniors.Lectures1.00auditorium
9Causes and adverse effects of obesity on the human body, importance of physical activity and exercise to prevent obesity.Lectures1.00auditorium
10The role of physical activity in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Effect of exercise on blood lipid and lipoprotein composition. Recommended load for normalizing lipid exchange.Lectures1.00auditorium
11Presentation and analysis of the developed training programs.Classes3.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Sport, physical activity and health. The role of healthy lifestyle and exercise in maintaining and strengthening health. Latest scientific research and tendencies.Lectures1.00auditorium
2A brief historical overview and development of health sports. Characteristics of human physical activity and the development of health sports in the 21st century. Development of health sports in Latvia.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Exercises used in health sports, their general characteristics and application. Aerobic exercises, their general characteristics. Specificity of different aerobic exercises.Lectures1.00auditorium
4The amount of optimal aerobic exercise for health sports activities. Optimal aerobic exercise intensity for health sports.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Strength exercises, their application and impact on the human body. Strength training methodology basics.Lectures1.00auditorium
6General development exercises, their application and impact on the human body. General characteristics, main advantages and disadvantages of group activities.Lectures1.00auditorium
7Basic principles of health promoting training, their application in health sports classes.Lectures1.00auditorium
8Specificity of physical activities of children, adolescents and young people. Peculiarities of physical activity for seniors.Lectures1.00auditorium
9Causes and adverse effects of obesity on the human body, importance of physical activity and exercise to prevent obesity.Lectures1.00auditorium
10The role of physical activity in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Effect of exercise on blood lipid and lipoprotein composition. Recommended load for normalizing lipid exchange.Lectures1.00auditorium
11Presentation and analysis of the developed training programs.Classes3.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
To independently study different course topics according to the literature sources indicated by the lecturer. Compilation of one-month health fitness training programs for an individual using aerobic, strength and flexibility exercises, including age, gender, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), physical activity, fitness, health, and goals to achieve through physical exercise.
Assessment Criteria:
Questions about health sports topics (70%) and health sports training programme (30%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Describe and explain exercises for health promotion and disease prevention; the history and development of health sports in the 20th and 21st centuries; name the main functions of health sports and competitive sports; record and classify the types of classes used in health sports; define the terms 'health', 'healthy lifestyle', 'sport', 'health sport'; identify the main factors on which human health depends; justify the importance of physical exercise for strengthening health; formulate the causes of obesity and its adverse effects on the human body, the importance of exercise and the use of physical exercise to prevent obesity; describe the use of exercise in the prevention of various diseases; explain the importance of different exercises in achieving client goals; characterize the physical activity of children, adolescents and young people; peculiarities of physical activity for seniors; tell about physical activity for athletes with health ailments and health conditions where sports activities are prohibited; interpret the basic principles of health-promoting training and their application in health-related sports.
Skills:Use aerobic, strength and muscle stretching exercises to strengthen health and prevent disease; select and recommend the most appropriate exercises, the amount and intensity of the workload, different types of classes; develop a simple health sports training programme for people of all ages, depending on their health, fitness and goals, using the basic principles of health sports training.
Competencies:Develop recommendations for physical activity and a lesson plan for clients of all ages, depending on their state of health, fitness and goals, using the basic principles of health sports training; educate clients on the need for physical exercise and its role in today's society.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Rekomendācijas fizisko aktivitāšu veicināšanai Latvijas iedzīvotājiem (2019). http://www.vm.gov.lv/images/userfiles/Tava%20veseliba/Preci…
2Līcis R., Grāvītis U., Luika S. un autoru kolektīvs. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTTC, 2015
3Dzenis A., Grāvītis U., Knipše G. un autoru kolektīvs. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2015., 375 lpp.
4Delavjē F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Zvaigzne ABC, 2017.
5Žīdens J. un autoru kolektīvs. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Lttc, 2008; 215 lpp.
6Aberberga-Augškalne L. Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem. Rīga, Valters un Rapa, 2008.
Additional Reading
1Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2018., 779p.
2Global Recommendations on Physical activity for Health (WHO 2010)
3Santana, Juan Carlos, Functional Training / Juan Carlos, Santana. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2016. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xiv, 274 lpp.) : ilustrācijas, tabulas.
4EuropeActive. EuropeActive's Essentials for Personal Trainers / EuropeActive ; Thomas Rieger, Ben Jones, Alfonso Jimenez, editors. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2016] 1 tiešsaistes resurss (x, 310 lpp.) :
5Bompa, Tudor O., Conditioning Young Athletes / Tudor O. Bompa, Michael Carrera. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2015. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (viii, 296 lpp.) : ilustrācijas, tabulas, portreti
6Gavin, James, Lifestyle Wellness Coaching / James Gavin, PhD, Madeleine Mcbrearty, PhD, Concordia University. Second edition. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2013.,1 tiešsaistes resurss (xii, 261 lpp.) : ilustrācijas
7Bess H. Marcus, Leighann Forsyth. Motivating People to be Physically Active. Human Kinetics, 2009; 248 pp.
8Bouchard C., Blair S. N., Haskell W. L. Physical Activity and Health. Human Kinetics, 2007; 424 Pp.
9Corbin C. B., Lindsey R. Fitness for Life. Human Kinetics, 2007; 336 Pp.
10McArdle W. D. Exercise Physiology: energy, nutrition and human performance. Philadelphia, 2007; 1068 p.
11Greenberg J., Dintiman G., Oakes B. Physical Fitness and Wellness. Human Kinetics, 2004; 520 Pp.
12Jones C., Rose D. Physical Activity Instruction of Olders Adults. Human Kinetics, 2005; 424 Pp.
Other Information Sources
1Ministru kabineta rīkojums Nr.666 2013. gada 8. decembrī „Par sporta politikas pamatnostādnēm 2014. – 2020. gadam”. http://likumi.lv